Essilor launches
campaign for healthy vision
Piolo Pascual has 20/20 vision thanks
to Essilor lenses
In response to reports that over 20 million Filipinos are in need of
visual correction, top global ophthalmic lenses manufacturer Essilor has
launched a public awareness campaign on the importance of good vision, with top
celebrity Piolo Pascual as brand ambassador.
ESSILOR wants every Filipino to See the World Better
Essilor is the world leader for
corrective lenses. The success of the
company, which is present in more than 100 countries, is the result of a
strategy that has been driven by innovation for more than 160 years. It has been awarded by Forbes magazine as “The
World’s Most Innovative Companies” for four consecutive years.
From design to manufacture,
Essilor develops a wide range of lenses to protect and correct eyesight. Its mission is to enable everyone in the
world to see well using lenses tailored to their needs. The company devotes 150 million euros a year
on research and development to offer increasingly efficient products.
“Across the globe, 4 billion people need
visual correction, and in the Philippines, over 20 million individuals need
visual correction. As a leader, we feel it is our responsibility to do
something to alleviate the situation and this is the reason we are doing this
campaign,” said Dr. Emelita Roleda, Essilor general manager.
“Essilor's ‘Seeing the World
Better’ campaign is our company's way of helping the world see better by
raising awareness about the importance of healthy vision and address the
alarming number of visual impairment cases in the country. We also hope that
through this campaign, Filipinos will start paying more attention to their eyes
so they can see the world in a clearer and brighter view,” Dr. Roleda added.
Headlining the campaign is top
actor Piolo Pascual who will appear in Essilor’s latest TVC and educational
materials. A sportsman and a known health buff, Piolo believes prevention is
the first step towards healthy vision.
“Good eye health is a serious matter because it is essential to
performing practically all our daily tasks. Without good vision, we can only do
so much and this limitation can stand in the way of achieving our goals.”
To effectively raise awareness,
Essilor launched its latest infomercial featuring brand ambassador Piolo
Pascual performing various activities – swimming, reading, driving – and how
good vision helps him accomplish these tasks effectively. The newest TV ad will
air on March 1, at prime-time slots on select cable channels.
The campaign will drive three
important messages: Prevention: Essilor lenses help prevent age-related eye
diseases, 2) Protection: It also helps provide everyday protection from
ultraviolet (UV) rays and harmful blue light 3) Correction: promote the initial
purpose of Essilor which is to help correct eyesight.
Dr. Roleda cites the plethora of
electronic devices that we are exposed to everyday, which emits harmful blue
lights that damage the retina. “Repetitive exposure to blue light posts threat
to our eyes. It may cause oxidative damage, and may be responsible for causing
age-related macular degeneration, which can result to blindness.” Wearing protective lenses like Crizal
Prevencia, she adds, can do a lot in preventing the detrimental effects of
harmful blue light. Crizal Prevencia is the only clear lens that selectively
filters harmful blue light from gadgets, LED and UV light while letting through
the healthy blue light.
Ultraviolet (UV) rays, on the
other hand, contribute to the development of cataracts. Wearing Crizal Forte UV
lenses can protect our eyes from these harmful rays.
For those starting around age 40,
our eyes can gradually lose the ability to focus on nearby objects; this is an
unavoidable condition but it can be corrected, says Dr Roleda. “Essilor Varilux
progressive lenses offer a smooth transition from distance vision through
intermediate vision to near vision. This
means that instead of having just two different viewing zones (near and
distant), like with bifocals,
Varilux provides the most natural vision
correction,” said Dr. Roleda.
Founded in 1972, Essilor is a
worldwide leader in developing and manufacturing ophthalmic lenses, lens
coatings and dispensary technologies. Premium eyeglass lenses from Essilor are
the result of more than 150 years of advanced research, innovation and
technology. A true leader in innovation, Essilor revolutionized the vision
correction industry in 1959 with the invention of the world’s first progressive
lens. The brand provides consumers and the eye care professionals with quality
spectacle lenses, diagnostic tools, services and support in business.
Creating
Lenses to Enrich Lives
To ensure that Essilor customers are
completely satisfied, Essilor continues to elevate the levels of quality, creating
lenses that you can wear with total confidence for years to come. To achieve such
high quality, essilor lenses integrate highly original designs with the latest technology.
Products
& Brands
With strong brands and innovative
products, ESSILOR focused on what they do best: producing inspiring premium lenses
with maximum benefits for customers, and providing tailored services all
around these products.
*Essilor quality lenses are available at reputable optical shops and through your trusted eye clinic. Ask about ESSILOR lenses each time you need a perfect pair of eyeglasses. Get the best eye protection that you and your family deserve and preserve your perfect 20/20 vision now!
Visit Essilor Philippines official website and learn more how can Essilor help you see the world better.
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